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Neshanic Station

New Jersey · 5,640 residents · 9.378 sq mi
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#3Lowest poverty rateof 6,8230.2%#104Highest median household incomeof 6,818$221,395#123Most educatedof 6,82678.3%
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Neshanic Station is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $221,395. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $770,300. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,640
+4%since 2023
from 5,403 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
601 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 576 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+4%since 2023
from 46.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K20202024Neshanic Station
20246K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.3%(73)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(212)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.2%(463)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.8%(724)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.3%(409)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(430)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.9%(331)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(943)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.4%(1,321)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.5%(422)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(209)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(103)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$221,395
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $213,682 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,796
−2%since 2023
from $76,098 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
−1%since 2023
from 0.320 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$770,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $636,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,144
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,124 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+17%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(3,528)
Black12.5%(676)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(518)
Asian7.8%(422)
Other4.8%(259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(3,472)
Black11.9%(673)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(547)
Asian12.2%(686)
Other4.6%(262)
Diversity Score
73
+7%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard2.3%(132)
Puerto Rican1.1%(62)
Paraguayan0.9%(51)
Colombian0.9%(48)
Cuban0.4%(24)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.8%(269)
Vietnamese3.7%(207)
Chinese2%(115)
Filipino1.5%(83)
Taiwanese0.2%(12)
Ancestry
Italian16.9%(951)
Irish13.6%(769)
German10%(566)
English4.8%(270)
West Indian4.4%(250)
Haitian4.4%(250)
American4.3%(241)
Polish4.3%(241)
French2.7%(155)
Ukrainian2%(113)
Arab1.5%(84)
Portuguese1.5%(84)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Turkish1.2%(70)
Dutch1.1%(64)
Russian1%(59)
Lithuanian0.9%(51)
Iraqi0.8%(47)
Hungarian0.7%(39)
Syrian0.7%(37)
Macedonian0.5%(26)
Greek0.4%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(22)
Canadian0.4%(21)
Welsh0.3%(16)
Scottish0.2%(11)
Slovak0.2%(11)
Norwegian0.1%(8)
Czech0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+5%since 2023
from 31.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Female
44.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Foreign born
16.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.3%(1,046)
Married55.9%(1,449)
Widowed3.8%(98)
Divorced0%(1)
Women 15+
Never married28.1%(646)
Married55.8%(1,283)
Widowed6.7%(155)
Divorced9.3%(214)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neshanic Station, New Jersey?

Neshanic Station, New Jersey has about 5,640 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neshanic Station, New Jersey?

The typical household in Neshanic Station, New Jersey earns about $221,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neshanic Station, New Jersey expensive?

In Neshanic Station, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $770,300, and the typical rent is about $2,144 a month.

How educated are people in Neshanic Station, New Jersey?

About 78.3% of adults age 25 and over in Neshanic Station, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neshanic Station, New Jersey?

About 0.2% of people in Neshanic Station, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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